S. Tanaka stats
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Match-by-match stats
S. Tanaka
Cerezo OsakaMidfielder
S. Tanaka vs Nagoya Grampus
10 games playedS. Tanaka's next match is on Wednesday at 11:00 against Nagoya Grampus. See how S. Tanaka did in earlier matches against Nagoya Grampus.
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NAGRvCER
Wednesday 11:00Wed 11:00Before the next match
Nagoya Grampus v Cerezo Osaka, WednesdayWhat Nagoya Grampus allow left defensive midfielders
Position stats5 appearances at LCDM against Nagoya Grampus in their last 20 matches; league average from the J1 League.
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Odds OutliersS. Tanaka 2026/2027 season stats
As a left central midfielder, S. Tanaka has appeared in 10 J1 League matches this season, totalling 900 minutes at an average rating of 6.90. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other J1 League midfielders.
Attacking stats
S. Tanaka has taken 9 shots with 3 on target (33% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 100 minutes. Those shots are worth 0 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is below average for shooting, ranking in the 31st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. S. Tanaka has 1 assist and 11 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 75 minutes. S. Tanaka has set up 12 shots for teammates, worth 0.4 expected assists (xA). His creative output is around the divisional average, ranking in the 57th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
S. Tanaka has completed 487 of 573 passes at 85% accuracy , plus 1 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 77th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
S. Tanaka completes 2 dribbles at a 67% success rate and wins 38 duels .
Defending stats
S. Tanaka makes 20 tackles and 12 interceptions , adding 19 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 45 minutes. He is elite defensively, ranking in the 80th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
S. Tanaka has committed 8 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
J1 LeagueMainly left central midfielder (5 appearances), also at right central midfielder (5).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
Cerezo Osaka squad
S. Sakuragawa
25 yrs#9
T. Andrade
25 yrs#11
R. Sakata22 yrs#17P. Sabbag
29 yrs#19T. Shiojiri18 yrs#42K. Nagasoe17 yrs#45
M. Shibayama24 yrs#48
S. Uejo29 yrs#7
S. Kagawa37 yrs#8S. Tanaka29 yrs#10Y. Yokoyama21 yrs#14K. Okazawa22 yrs#28
J. Irvine
33 yrs#36
Y. Komi24 yrs#41L. Fernandes32 yrs#77
28 yrs
30 yrs
Previous seasons
Per competition, club and country2025
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 J1 League | 29 | 2,282 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 55 | 7.03 |
2024
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 37 | 3,289 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 58 | 7.21 |
2023
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 34 | 3,031 | 4 | 2 | 34 | 53 | 7.03 |
2022
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 32 | 2,847 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 48 | 5.93 |
2021
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1 League | 37 | 3,286 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 69 | 7.17 |
About S. Tanaka
J1 League 2026/2027 season
This season in the J1 League, S. Tanaka has scored 1 assist across 10 appearances (10 starts), totalling 900 minutes. That works out to 0 goals and 0.1 assists per 90 minutes. S. Tanaka has attempted 9 shots with 3 on target, a 33% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.00 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, S. Tanaka has created 12 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 2 successful dribbles from 3 attempts (67% success rate). S. Tanaka has contributed 11 key passes and 1 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, S. Tanaka has registered 20 tackles (12 won), 12 interceptions, and 19 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 487 from 573 pass attempts, a 85% pass accuracy rate. S. Tanaka has won 38 of 64 total duels.
Discipline
S. Tanaka has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 8 fouls and winning 8.
About S. Tanaka
S. Tanaka is a 29-year-old midfielder playing for Cerezo Osaka in the J1 League, representing Japan. S. Tanaka is right-footed and wears the number 10 shirt. Born on 26 May 1997.
Most recent appearance
S. Tanaka's most recent match was at home against Kawasaki Frontale on February 3rd. Cerezo Osaka lost 2-4. S. Tanaka played 90 minutes, registering 1 assist, 1 shot, 3 key passs, 3 tackles with a match rating of 6.68.
Recent matches
- February 3rd2-4 lossvsKawasaki Frontale(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.68)
- October 24th0-0 drawvsYokohama F. Marinos(90 mins, rating 6.38)
- October 29th1-1 drawatV-Varen Nagasaki(90 mins, rating 7.53)
- September 20th6-1 lossatSanfrecce Hiroshima(90 mins, rating 6.49)
- April 17th0-0 drawvsTokyo Verdy(90 mins, rating 7.18)
Next fixture
S. Tanaka and Cerezo Osaka are next in action on September 8th against Melbourne City in the AFC Champions League Elite. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Cerezo Osaka vs Melbourne City match preview.
Teammates at Cerezo Osaka
S. Tanaka currently plays alongside Kosei Okazawa, G. Kambayashi, S. Uejo, Hinata Kawai, Kosuke Nakamura, Ayumu Ohata, H. Okuda, Pablo Sabbag, Yota Komi, Rikito Inoue, Koto Abe, R. Sakata, Lucas Fernandes, Yumeki Yokoyama, S. Tanaka, Koki Nagasoe, Javi Hernández, Solomon Sakuragawa, Thiago Andrade, S. Hatanaka, Teppei Shiojiri, Jackson Irvine, K. Noborizato, Travis Takahashi, T. Nakamura, M. Shibayama, S. Kagawa, Dion Cools, Ken Isibor and C. Ezemuokwe at Cerezo Osaka.